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Canon updates ImagePrograf wide-format line
Canon has updated three models in its ImagePrograf range of wide-format printers and has also launched two 60" (1524mm) additions to the series.
Moo.com trials NFC business cards ahead of 2013 launch
Moo.com has sent out its first Near Field Communication (NFC) business cards this week as part of a public beta trial that will run until the end of the year.
Paperlinx AGM postponed as chairman leaves prematurely
Harry Boon left his post as chairman of the international paper merchant a day early following the appointment of two non-executive directors.
BIS bank 'must support' overdraft lending to help SME printers
The government's plan to set up a state-backed bank to lend up to 10bn to SMEs will only benefit printers if it supports overdraft lending, finance experts have warned.
Print industry apprenticeship scheme launched
Apprenticeship provider Pearson in Practice has launched a Print and Document Solutions apprenticeship in partnership with a raft of leading industry names.
Banner hires ex-Communisis marketing services head McPhillips
Banner Managed Communication (BMC) has appointed former Communisis marketing services director Barry McPhillips to the new role of creative & multichannel solutions director.
Matthew Elliott succeeds father Tim at Elliott Baxter Paper
Tim Elliott is giving way to son Matthew in his role as managing director while he officially becomes chairman of the 90-year-old paper business on 1 October.
Superior Printing Ink targets narrow web and label markets
Teterboro, NJ-based Superior Printing Ink this week rolled out a new line of water-based UV flexographic ink targeting the narrow-web and label markets across the US.
Allied Printing Services opts for KBA Rapida 106
The Manchester, CT-based company invested in the 41" KBA Rapida 106 eight-color press after seeing the press in action during the recent Drupa show in Germany.
Esko launches ArtiosCAD version 12
Esko has upgraded its flagship structural design software suite for packaging, sign making and POP display to cut user time and improve its 3D capabilities.
Killer app: designers learn wizard skills
Having developed weird and wonderful props for the Harry Potter films together since 2001, graphic design duo MinaLima (Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima) set up an online store, The Printorium, to...
Arjowiggins Stowford Mill closure jeopardises 100 jobs
Arjowiggins is to close its Stowford Mill in Devon in the first quarter of 2014.
Stanley L Hunt Printers boosts digital offering with Linoprint spend
Stanley L Hunt Printers has given itself "greater control of its digital print operation" after investing in a Linoprint 751 digital press from Heidelberg.
BPIF launches digital interest group
The BPIF has launched a digital membership group to help printers better understand digital printing technology and how it can help develop new business.
Government backed bank to provide up to 10bn in SME loans
The government has today confirmed that it will press ahead with plans to create a state-backed bank that could support up to 10bn of new and additional business lending.